Ha Noi prepares to tackle flood risk

The Ha Noi Sewerage and Drainage Company will mobilise 2,000 workers and 100 professional machines for coping with possible flooding in Ha Noi on Wednesday. — Photo dantri.com.vn

HA NOI - The Ha Noi Sewerage and Drainage Company has prepared a plan toprevent possible flooding of Ha Noi's streets during National Day onSeptember 2.
The National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting has said heavyrain might hit the northern region, with some areas receiving 200mm to 300mm, or even400mm, of rain.
The centre said there would be possible thunderstorms with rain in Ha Noi onWednesdaythat might cause flooding in some streets of the city.
The sewerage company's Deputy Director Le Vu Quang Suong told Dan Tri onlinenewspaper that all employees of the firm would be ready to preventflooding on National Day.
"About 2,000 workers and 100 professional machines will be mobilised 24/24 to cope with possible flooding in Ha Noi," Suong said.
He said the company had dredged the city's sewerage system to
increase its drainage capacity, especially of streets with a high population density, stations and tourist sites.
Pump stations, such as Yen So, Kim Lien, Tan Mai and Trung Tu, will beoperated at their fullest capacity to prevent possible flooding.
The company said there were 23 areas in 12 districts of Ha Noi that might beflooded after heavy rains, such as Phan Boi Chau, Ly Thuong Kiet and HuynhThuc Khang streets. – VNS